These are the terms you will write in your history folder for use in this unit, so write these terms and their definitions:
exploration – traveling to new territories for the purpose of discovery
colony – a settlement ruled by a distant country
migration – movement from one region to another
mercantilism – economic policy where colonies serve as a source of raw materials to increase the wealth and maintain a favorable balance of trade for the “mother” country
free enterprise system – market system where people have freedom as consumers and producers
cash crop – a crop that is sold for money
representative government – political system where policies are created by representatives selected by the people
monarchy – a government where the ruler inherits the leadership role
industry – economic activity that involves the making of a particular product

We will also be using these terms in this unit, but I will provide you with a copy of these terms so we don’t spend so much time writing terms. DO NOT WRITE THESE DOWN in your folder!!!

Compact- an agreement or contract that people agree to
Agricultural- the science and practice of growing crops, raising livestock, and cultivating soil to provide food and other products for people
Columbian exchange-the exchange of plants, animals, diseases, people, and ideas between the Americas, Europe, and Africa that began in the 15th century. It was greatly influenced by Christopher Columbus’s voyages in 1492.
Conquistadors-a Spanish or Portuguese soldier or explorer who conquered new territories and established colonies and trade routes during the Age of Discovery
Missionaries-someone who is sent to spread a religious faith or do charitable work, often in a foreign country.
Charter-a British colony in America that was governed by a charter from the king, allowing the colonists to have a degree of self-government and rights.
Indentured servants-a person who agrees to work for another person for a set period of time in exchange for benefits like food, clothing, shelter, and transportation. Most contracts were for 5 years.
Slave trade-The practice of kidnapping people, selling them, and forcing them to work.
Slavery- the ownership of a person as property, especially in regards to their labor.
Markets-a place where goods are sold.